Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Sometimes when you are least expecting it....You see something different in the back yard.I was returning from a quick trip to the bankpulling into the driveway I saw thisbird fly into a tree. It sure looked like a hawk,but was so small.

I'm sure he was searching for breakfast, and keptflying from one place to another. The sharpie feedsmostly on birds and I had filled the feeders forthe many song birds I get. I'm sure my place lookedlike a 'birdie' McDonald's.

As you can see when he landed on the roof of my shed....He is about the size of blue jay. (excuse the blur)

In this shot you can see his beautiful slate gray backand the dark and light gray on his tail.

As quickly as he came , he was gone. But I was happyto get such a shot in my own backyard!

Monday, January 28, 2008

Two Friends a go a birding...Before we even getout of my driveway my friend spots a hawk at thevery top of the hill above my house. I managed two shots.one resting....

One flying looking like a phantom

Bedford County lends itself to scenic country farms , coveredbridges and rolling farmland. I can't help but capture itwith the camera. A Farm along old Route 220 lookspicture perfect with it's own covered bridge.

As we near Bedford the old C.R. Pencil barndating back to July 1920 greets us.

Shawnee State Park has some gorgeous landscapeand a bench to rest on.

I am capturing a flock of Canadian Geese lookingfor some open water. They did not land... it was all frozen.

My friend pointed out this tree. Doesn't it looklike the face of a girl?

After tiring of Shawnee I called my Niece's husband, Jeffto assist us in some birding hot spots.This barn was in Snake Spring twp.

I couldn't resist this horse and buggy. Jeff says theycome out on Sunday afternoons.

Here you see it all.... horse, buggy, dog, cow, barn... a wayof life few of us really know or appreciate.

Well finally............we do see a male kestrel on a wire with amouse in his talons.

I was excited because this is not a bird I see often.

Yellow creek is a beautiful setting for some ducks and wedid see a kingfisher but he was too faraway for a picture.

This is just a domestic duck..... but I was fascinated withthe black and white pattern on his feathers.

About Me

I am a country girl at heart and love nature. I love the opportunity to photograph birds and wildlife that wander into my viewfinder. From backyard antics to trips to lakes, mountains, country settings and city scapes.. I capture the moments for you my blogger friends to enjoy. I call this my 'window on nature' Enjoy!